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Low-profile half-length PCIe card with two dense internal connectors and two external ports

Broadcom

Broadcom 05-50145-00 9600 Series RAID controller 24G PCIe 4.0 x8 8 internal 8 external ports

SKU CH-V5TQ-2TX97 MPN 05-50145-00

Connects up to 240 SAS or SATA drives and 32 NVMe devices over PCIe 4.0 x8 with hardware secure boot and SafeStore encryption key management

  • Low-profile PCIe 4.0 x8 design fits dense server chassis
  • Tri-mode supports 240 SAS/SATA devices or 32 NVMe drives
  • Hardware Secure Boot with SPDM Attestation protects firmware integrity
  • SMART and drive-temperature monitoring enable proactive health checks
  • SafeStore key management secures attached self-encrypting drives

Tri-Mode RAID Adapter for Servers

The Broadcom 9600 Series 05-50145-00 is a low-profile, half-length x8 PCIe 4.0 controller designed for server environments. It supports Tri-Mode operation allowing connectivity for SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives through a single adapter. This card targets administrators needing high-density storage management.

Suits High-Density Drive Deployments

This adapter connects up to 240 SAS or SATA devices and 32 NVMe devices via 8 internal and 8 external ports. It suits builders maximising drive counts in limited slots. Buyers needing only a few internal drives or lacking external cabling infrastructure should look at simpler controllers.

Standard Low-Profile Installation

Installation follows standard PCIe 4.0 x8 slot procedures for low-profile brackets. The half-length form factor fits most server chassis. Complexity rises when cabling 8 internal and 8 external ports simultaneously; careful routing avoids airflow blockage. Firmware configuration for Tri-Mode and Secure Boot features requires administrative attention.

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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size168 × 69 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 9600 Series adapter fit in my existing low-profile server slot?

The card is a low-profile, half-length x8 PCIe Gen 4.0 adapter, so it installs in any compatible low-profile x8 or wider slot.

Can I keep my current SAS and SATA drives while adding NVMe storage to this controller?

Yes, the controller connects up to 240 SAS/SATA devices or 32 NVMe devices through its 8 internal and 8 external ports.

How do I verify the 9600 Series controller is operating correctly after installation?

Use SMART monitoring and drive temperature monitoring to confirm each attached drive reports healthy status and normal thermal readings.

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